Messier 53

                       Globular Cluster

  In constellation Coma Berenices

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Messier 53 was discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1775.

This Globular Cluster contains around 100,000 stars,

spans 220 light years and is located 58,000 light years away.

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RA 13^h 12^m 53.03^s

DEC +18° 10′ 09.0″

Messier 53 has a mag (brightness) of 8.33

and its size is 13'.0

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Imaging Scope : William Optics FLT110 [TEC]

Focal Length = 715mm

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX CCD Video

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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201 Frames Used From 3,011 [2.5 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

23:45 on 14/05/2007.